2012 Purdue Boilermakers football team

2012 Purdue Boilermakers football
Conference Big Ten Conference
Division Leaders Division
2012 record 6–7 (3–5 Big Ten)
Head coach Danny Hope (4th season)
Offensive coordinator Gary Nord (4th season)
Offensive scheme Spread/Pro-style
Defensive coordinator Tim Tibesar (1st season)
Base defense 4–3
Captain [1]
Captain
Captain
Home stadium Ross–Ade Stadium
(Capacity: 62,500)
2012 Big Ten football standings
Conf  Overall
Team W L    W L 
Legends Division
No. 25 Nebraska x  7 –1     10 –4  
No. 24 Michigan  6 –2     8 –5  
No. 17 Northwestern  5 –3     10 –3  
Michigan State  3 –5     7 –6  
Iowa  2 –6     4 –8  
Minnesota  2 –6     6 –7  
Leaders Division
No. 3 Ohio State* x  8 –0     12 –0  
Penn State*  6 –2     8 –4  
Wisconsin $  4 –4     8 –6  
Purdue  3 –5     6 –7  
Indiana  2 –6     4 –8  
Illinois  0 –8     2 –10  
Championship: Wisconsin 70, Nebraska 31
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • Ohio State and Penn State ineligible for conference championship game and post-season bowl games due to NCAA sanctions.
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2012 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented the Purdue University during the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Boilermakers played in the Leaders Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. The team was led by head coach Danny Hope, who was in his fourth season and was fired after the end of the regular season.[2] The season finished with a won-loss record of 6–7 overall, 3–5 in Big 10 Leaders Division, finishing in 4th place. The team was invited the 2013 Heart of Dallas Bowl, where they were defeated by Oklahoma State, 58-14.

Preseason

In 2011, the Boilermakers became bowl eligible in their twelfth game, and played in the 2011 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl against Western Michigan, defeating the Broncos 37–32.

Purdue returns fifteen out of twenty-two starters—eight on offense and seven on defense. Purdue will be forced to replace captains Offensive tackle Dennis Kelly, Linebacker Chris Carlino, as well as starters Defensive end Gerald Gooden Jr., Linebacker Joe Holland, Safety Albert Evans, Safety Logan Link Offensive tackle Nick Mondek, Kicker Carson Wiggs and Wide receiver Justin Siller, and key contributor Fullback Jared Crank. Several players left the Purdue program in 2012 for a variety of reasons. The most significant was Running back Reggie Pegram decided to transfer from the program following the bowl game.[3] He ended up transferring to North Texas.[4] Other's that left the program were running backs Doug Gentry[5] and Devin Hill, kicker Ryan Ullrich and defensive tackle LaSalle Cooks.

Three Boilermakers were named to preseason watchlists. Raheem Mostert was named to the preseason Jet Award watch list, an award given to the top return specialist in the NCAA.[6] Ricardo Allen was named to the preseason Jim Thorpe Award watchlist, an award given to the top defensive back in the NCAA.[7] and Kawann Short was named to the preseason Lombardi Award watchlist, an award given to the top lineman in the NCAA.[8] and Allen as well as Short have both been named to the Chuck Bednarik Award, which is given to the top defensive player in the NCAA.[9]

Recruiting

Position key

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruits

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Danny Anthrop
WR		 West Lafayette, Indiana Lafayette Central Catholic H.S. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) -- Sep 23, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 73
Austin Appleby
QB		 North Canton, Ohio Hoover H.S. 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 228 lb (103 kg) 4.9 Jun 29, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 75
Anthony Brown
DB		 Tampa, Florida Hillsborough H.S. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) -- Mar 24, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 72
Carlos Carvajal
ATH		 New Berlin, New York Milford Academy 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg) -- Aug 29, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: PG
Cameron Cermin
OL		 College Station, Texas A&M Consolidated H.S. 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 291 lb (132 kg) -- Oct 3, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 79
Jonathan Curry
TE		 Phenix City, Alabama Central H.S. 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 224 lb (102 kg) 4.8 Aug 1, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 78
Andy Garcia
LB		 Hialeah, Florida Hialeah H.S. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 210 lb (95 kg) -- Jul 29, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 73
Aloyis Gray
QB/WR		 Indianapolis, Indiana Pike H.S. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 165 lb (75 kg) -- Sep 3, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 74
Robert Gregory
QB		 Chicago, Illinois Simeon Career Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 4.7 Feb 3, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 78
Paul Griggs
K		 Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte Latin School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) -- Jun 23, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 77
Jimmy Herman
LB		 Carmel, Indiana Carmel H.S. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) -- Jul 23, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 72
Kingsley Ike
DE		 Pflugerville, Texas Hendrickson H.S. 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) 4.7 Dec 17, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 75
Jason King
OL		 Little Rock, Arkansas Pulaski Academy 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 295 lb (134 kg) 5.3 Dec 26, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 75
B.J. Knauf
WR		 Lakeland, Florida Santa Fe Catholic H.S. 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 173 lb (78 kg) 4.3 Jun 20, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 70
Greg Latta
DE		 La Quinta, California College of the Desert 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 265 lb (120 kg) -- Oct 23, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: JC
Bilal Marshall
QB		 Hialeah, Florida Dade Christian School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 4.6 Dec 11, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 77
Thomas Meadows
K		 Goochland, Virginia Goochland H.S. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) -- Jun 22, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 73
Ryan Morris
TE		 Barnegat, New Jersey Barnegat H.S. 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 241 lb (109 kg) 4.8 Jun 27, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 76
Cameron Posey
WR		 Delray Beach, Florida American Heritage School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) -- Oct 10, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 68
James Prince
OL		 Southlake, Texas Carroll H.S. 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 268 lb (122 kg) 5.2 Dec 26, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 74
Jordan Roos
OL		 Celina, Texas Celina H.S. 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 300 lb (140 kg) 5.2 Aug 14, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 79
Jordan Shine
DB		 Indianapolis, Indiana Warren Central H.S. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) -- Apr 15, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 75
Devin Smith
OL		 Yuma, Arizona Arizona Western College 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 315 lb (143 kg) -- Sep 4, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: JC
Joey Warburg
OL		 Louisville, Kentucky Trinity H.S. 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 255 lb (116 kg) -- Feb 1, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 75
Ryan Watson
DE		 Olney, Maryland Our Lady of Good Counsel H.S. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 270 lb (120 kg) 4.8 Dec 29, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 79
Jordan Woods
WR		 Ann Arbor, Michigan Skyline H.S. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 175 lb (79 kg) -- Sep 7, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 74
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 51 (Without Robert Gregory)   Rivals: 32  ESPN: NR
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2012 Purdue Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  • "2012 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 20, 2012.

    Schedule

    The schedule is as follows:[10]

    Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance
    September 1 3:30 PM No. 18 (FCS) Eastern Kentucky* Ross–Ade Stadium • West Lafayette, IN BTN W 48–6   40,572
    September 8 3:30 PM at No. 22/22 Notre Dame* Notre Dame Stadium • Notre Dame, IN (Shillelagh Trophy) NBC L 17–20   80,795
    September 15 12:00 PM Eastern Michigan* Ross–Ade Stadium • West Lafayette, IN BTN W 54–16   40,217
    September 29 3:15 PM Marshall* Ross–Ade Stadium • West Lafayette, IN BTN W 51–41   45,481
    October 6 4:00 PM Michigan Ross–Ade Stadium • West Lafayette, IN BTN L 13–44   50,105
    October 13 12:00 PM Wisconsindagger Ross–Ade Stadium • West Lafayette, IN BTN L 14–38   46,007
    October 20 12:00 PM at No. 7/NR Ohio State Ohio Stadium • Columbus, OH ABC/ESPN2 L 22–29 OT  105,290
    October 27 3:30 PM at Minnesota TCF Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, MN BTN L 28–44   41,062
    November 3 3:30 PM Penn State Ross–Ade Stadium • West Lafayette, IN ESPNU L 9–34   40,098
    November 10 12:00 PM at Iowa Kinnick Stadium • Iowa City, IA BTN W 27–24   70,585
    November 17 3:30 PM at Illinois Memorial Stadium • Champaign, IL (Purdue Cannon) BTN W 20–17   41,974
    November 24 12:00 PM Indiana Ross–Ade Stadium • West Lafayette, IN (Old Oaken Bucket) BTN W 56–35   42,638
    January 1 12:00 PM vs. Oklahoma State* Cotton Bowl • Dallas, TX (Heart of Dallas Bowl) ESPNU L 14-58   48,313
    *Non-conference game. daggerHomecoming. #Rankings from AP Poll / Coaches' Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.

    Game summaries

    vs. Eastern Kentucky

    Purdue vs. Eastern Kentucky
    1 234Total
    #18 (FCS) Colonels 0 600 6
    • Boilermakers 13 2177 48

    To open the season, Purdue hosted the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. This game was the first ever meeting between the two teams.[12] This was coach Danny Hope's first ever game against a team of which he was formerly the head coach.

    vs. Notre Dame

    Purdue at Notre Dame
    (Shillelagh Trophy)
    1 234Total
    Boilermakers 0 7010 17
    • #22 Fighting Irish 0 7103 20
    • Sources:

    Following its game against Eastern Kentucky, Purdue traveled to Notre Dame, IN and faced the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. In the previous meeting, Notre Dame won 38–10.[13]

    vs. Eastern Michigan

    Purdue vs. Eastern Michigan
    1 234Total
    Eagles 0 907 16
    • Boilermakers 13 20714 54
    • Sources:

    Following its game against Notre Dame, Purdue returned home to face the Eastern Michigan Eagles of the Mid-American Conference. In 1991, their most recent meeting, Purdue won 49–3.[12][14]

    vs. Marshall

    Purdue vs. Marshall
    1 234Total
    Thundering Herd 7 71413 41
    • Boilermakers 14 2836 51
    • Sources:

    Following its game against Eastern Michigan, Purdue stayed home to face the Marshall Thundering Herd of Conference USA. This was the first ever meeting between the two schools in a football game.[12]

    vs. Michigan

    Purdue vs. Michigan
    1 234Total
    • Wolverines 7 21313 44
    Boilermakers 0 1003 13
    • Date: October 6
    • Location: Ross–Ade Stadium
      West Lafayette, IN
    • Game start: 4:00 EST
    • Elapsed time: 3:00
    • Game attendance: 50,105
    • Game weather: 48° Sunny
    • Referee: Bill LeMonnier
    • TV announcers (Big Ten Network): Eric Collins, Derek Rackley and Lisa Byington
    • Sources:

    After its game against Marshall, Purdue hosted the visiting Michigan Wolverines to open Big Ten Conference play with an out of division game. In the previous meeting, Michigan defeated Purdue and won by a score of 36–14.[15]

    vs. Wisconsin

    Purdue vs. Wisconsin
    1 234Total
    • Badgers 7 10714 38
    Boilermakers 7 007 14
    • Sources:

    After its game against Michigan, Purdue hosted the Wisconsin Badgers to open up Leaders Division play. In the previous meeting, Wisconsin dominated Purdue and won by a score of 62–17.[16]

    vs. Ohio State

    Purdue at Ohio State
    1 234OTTotal
    Purdue 13 0720 22
    • #7 Ohio State 7 0787 29
    • Sources:

    After its game against Wisconsin, Purdue traveled to Columbus to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. In the previous meeting, Purdue upset Ohio State by a score of 26-23 in overtime.[17]

    vs. Minnesota

    Purdue at Minnesota
    1 234Total
    Boilermakers 7 0147 28
    • Golden Gophers 14 20100 44
    • Sources:

    After its game against Ohio State, Purdue traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota to play the Minnesota Golden Gophers. In the previous meeting, Purdue defeated Minnesota by a score of 45-17.[18]

    vs. Penn State

    Purdue vs. Penn State
    1 234Total
    • Nittany Lions 10 10140 34
    Boilermakers 3 006 9
    • Sources:

    After its game against Minnesota, Purdue returned home to play the Penn State Nittany Lions. In last years meeting, Penn State defeated Purdue 23-18.[19]

    vs. Iowa

    Purdue at Iowa
    1 234Total
    • Boilermakers 7 7103 27
    Hawkeyes 0 7143 24
    • Date: November 10
    • Location: Kinnick Stadium
      Iowa City, IA
    • Game start: 11:00 CST
    • Elapsed time: 3:24
    • Game attendance: 70,585
    • Game weather: 63° Partly Couldy
    • Referee: Dave Witvoet
    • TV announcers: BTN

    After its game against Penn State, Purdue travels to Iowa City, Iowa to play the Iowa Hawkeyes. In last years meeting, Iowa defeated Purdue by a score of 31-21.[20]

    vs. Illinois

    Purdue at Illinois
    (Purdue Cannon)
    1 234Total
    • Boilermakers 0 6140 20
    Fighting Illini 0 377 17

    After its game against Iowa, Purdue traveled to Champaign, Illinois to play the Illinois Fighting Illini. In last years meeting, Purdue defeated Illinois by a score of 21-14.[21]

    vs. Indiana

    Purdue vs. Indiana
    (Old Oaken Bucket)
    1 234Total
    Hoosiers 7 1477 35
    • Boilermakers 14 02121 56

    After its game against Illinois, Purdue returned home to play the Indiana Hoosiers in the "Battle for the Old Oaken Bucket". In last years meeting, Purdue defeated Indiana by a score of 33-25.[22]

    vs. Oklahoma State

    Oklahoma State vs. Purdue
    (Heart of Dallas Bowl)
    1 234Total
    Boilermakers 0 077 14
    • Cowboys 14 141713 58
    • Date: January 1
    • Location: Cotton Bowl
      Dallas, TX
    • Game start: 12:04 PM ET EST
    • Elapsed time: 3:19
    • Game attendance: 48313
    • Game weather: Cloudy
    • Referee: Terry Leyden
    • Television network: ESPNU

    Roster

    2012 Purdue Boilermakers football team roster
    Players Coaches
    Offense
    Pos.#NameClass
    RB 2 Jonathan Curry Fr
    TE 3 Carlos Carvajal Fr
    WR 4 O. J. Ross Jr
    WR 6 Gary Bush Jr
    RB 7 Robert Gregory Fr
    WR 8 Raheem Mostert (C) So
    QB 9 Robert Marve  Sr
    RB 11 Akeem Hunt So
    QB 12 Austin Appleby Fr
    WR 12 Tommie Thomas  Sr
    WR 13 Antavian Edison Sr
    QB 14 Bilal Marshall Fr
    QB 15 Rob Henry  Jr
    WR 16 Dolapo McCarthy  So
    QB 17 Austin Parker  Fr
    WR 17 Charles Torwudzo  So
    WR 18 Camerson Posey Fr
    WR 19 Alyois Gray Fr
    QB 19 Caleb TerBush (C)  Sr
    RB 20 Gavin Roberts  Sr
    RB 22 Ishmael Aristide  Jr
    RB 23 Ralph Bolden  Sr
    RB 24 Akeem Shavers (C) Sr
    RB 25 Brandon Cottom So
    WR 33 Danny Anthrop Fr
    FB 40 Derek Jackson  Sr
    FB 46 Kurt Freytag  Jr
    OT 51 Justin Kitchens  Jr
    C 52 Henry Lorenzen  Jr
    OT 54 Jack DeBoef  So
    OG 56 Eric McDaniel  Jr
    C 57 Robert Kugler  Fr
    C 59 Cody Davis  Jr
    OT 60 Chuck Ayres Fr
    OT 63 Patrick Bade  Jr
    OG 64 Kevin Pamphile  Jr
    OG 65 Kyle Harris Fr
    OL 66 Cameron Cermin Fr
    C 67 Peters Drey  Sr
    OL 70 Jordan Roos Fr
    OL 71 Devin Smith So
    OL 72 Jason King Fr
    OL 73 J. J. Prince Fr
    OG 74 Connor Snapp  Jr
    OT 75 Josh Davis  So
    OG 76 Rick Schmeig  Sr
    OL 77 Joey Warburg Fr
    OT 78 Trevor Foy  Jr
    WR 80 Zack Sigman Sr
    TE 81 Sterling Carter  Jr
    TE 82 Crosby Wright (C)  Sr
    WR 83 B. J. Knauf Fr
    TE 84 Justin Sinz  So
    TE 85 Ryan Morris Fr
    TE 86 Gabe Holmes  Jr
    WR 87 Shane Mikesky  Fr
    WR 88 Jordan Woods Fr
    		 Defense
    Pos.#NameClass
    CB 1 Normando Harris  Jr
    DB 2 Frankie Williams  Fr
    DB 4 Taylor Richards  Fr
    LB 5 Antwon Higgs  Jr
    S 7 E. J. Johnson  So
    DB 9 Anthony Brown Fr
    LB 10 Sean Robinson Jr
    LB 18 Nnamadi Ezenwa  Sr
    CB 21 Ricardo Allen (C) Jr
    CB 26 Antoine Lewis  So
    CB 28 Josh Johnson Sr
    LB 29 Jimmy Herman Fr
    S 29 Chris Quinn  Sr
    LB 31 Armstead Williams  Fr
    DB 32 Jordan Shine Fr
    S 34 Max Charlot  Sr
    LB 36 Zack Heiniger  Sr
    LB 38 Mike Lee  So
    LB 39 Joe Gilliam  So
    LB 40 Collin Link  So
    LB 42 Andy James Garcia Fr
    S 44 Landon Feichter  So
    LB 45 Will Lucas Jr
    LB 47 Ruben Ibarra Jr
    LB 48 Jules Williams So
    DT 55 Brandon Taylor  Jr
    LB 58 Robert Maci  Sr
    DE 61 Ryan Isaac Jr
    DE 80 Kingsley Ike Fr
    DE 84 Eric Mebane  Sr
    DE 89 Jalani Phillips So
    DT 90 Bruce Gaston  Jr
    DE 91 Greg Latta Jr
    DT 92 Ryan Watson Fr
    DT 93 Kawann Short (C)  Sr
    DT 97 Michael Rouse III  Fr
    DE 99 Ryan Russell  So
    		 Special teams
    Pos.#NameClass
    K 30 Thomas Meadows Fr
    K 36 Robert Harris  Jr
    K 37 Paul Griggs Fr
    P 42 Cody Webster Jr
    K 43 Sam McCartney  Fr
    LS 50 Jesse Schmitt  So
    Head coach
    Coordinators/assistant coaches
    • Gary Nord (Offensive coordinator / Assistant Head Coach / quarterbacks)
    • Tim Tibesar (Defensive coordinator / Linebackers Coach)
    • J. B. Gibboney (Special Teams coordinator)
    • Cornell Jackson (Running backs)
    • Patrick Higgins (Wide receivers)
    • Shawn Clark (Offensive Line)
    • Kevin Wolthausen (Defensive Line)
    • Greg Burns (Defensive backs)
    • Don Landholm (Outside linebackers)
    • Kyle Smith (Graduate assistant)
    • Jules Montinar (Graduate assistant)[23][24]
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • Injured
    • Redshirt

    Roster
    Last update: July 30, 2012

    References

    1. ↑ "Boilermakers Name 2012 Football Captains". www.purduesports.com. Purdue University. April 13, 2012. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
    2. ↑ Rittenberg, Adam (November 25, 2012). "Purdue Fires Coach Danny Hope". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
    3. ↑ "Purdue RB Pegram leaves school". January 18, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
    4. ↑ Vito, Brett (May 16, 2012). "Former Purdue RB Reggie Pegram Hopes to Play Immediately at UNT". Denton Record-Chronicle. Retrieved June 22, 2012.
    5. ↑ Bennett, Brian (June 20, 2012). "Running back Doug Gentry leaves Purdue". ESPN.com. ESPN. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
    6. ↑ "Jet Award 2012 Watch List". www.jetaward.wordpress.com. WordPress. May 18, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
    7. ↑ "2012 JIM THORPE AWARD PRESEASON WATCHLIST". www.jimthorpeassoc.org. Jim Thorpe Association. Archived from the original on July 25, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
    8. ↑ Scheiber, Yvette. "The 2012 Official Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List Released". www.rotarylombardiaward.com. Rotary Club of Houston. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
    9. ↑ "Maxwell Football Club Announces Maxwell, Bednarik Watch Lists". www.maxwellfootballclub.org. Maxwell Football Club. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
    10. ↑ "Purdue Football Schedule". PurdueSports.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
    11. ↑ Eastern Kentucky vs. Purdue - Game Recap - September 1, 2012 - ESPN
    12. 1 2 3 "2011 Purdue Football Information Guide" (PDF). cstv.com. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
    13. ↑ "2011 Purdue - Notre Dame Box Score". ESPN.com. October 1, 2011. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
    14. ↑ "1991 Purdue Boilermakers Football Statistics and Results". totalfootballstats.com. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
    15. ↑ "2011 Purdue - Michigan Box Score". ESPN.com. October 29, 2011. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
    16. ↑ "2011 Purdue - Wisconsin Box Score". ESPN.com. November 5, 2011. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
    17. ↑ "2011 Purdue - Ohio State Box Score". ESPN.com. November 12, 2011. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
    18. ↑ "2011 Purdue - Minnesota Box Score". ESPN.com. October 8, 2011. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
    19. ↑ "2011 Purdue - Penn State Box Score". ESPN.com. October 15, 2011. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
    20. ↑ "2011 Purdue - Iowa Box Score". ESPN.com. November 19, 2011. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
    21. ↑ "2011 Purdue - Illinois Box Score". ESPN.com. October 22, 2011. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
    22. ↑ "2011 Purdue - Indiana Box Score". ESPN.com. November 24, 2011. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
    23. ↑ "2012 Purdue Football Coaching Staff". PurdueSports. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
    24. ↑ "Purdue Boilermakers 2012 roster". PurdueSports.com. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
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